What is a CBP ruling?

A CBP ruling is an official decision issued by U.S. Customs and Border Protection that interprets how goods should be classified under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule (HTS). Rulings cover tariff classification, country of origin, valuation, marking requirements, and trade program eligibility. They are legally binding on CBP for the specific transaction they address and serve as persuasive precedent for similar goods.

How do I search CBP CROSS for rulings?

Enter a keyword, HTS code, or ruling number in the search box above to query the CROSS (Customs Rulings Online Search System) database. The database contains over 220,000 rulings. You can search by product description (e.g., "steel pipe"), tariff code (e.g., "7208.51"), ruling number (e.g., "N123456"), or trade agreement terms (e.g., "USMCA automotive").

What is the difference between NY and HQ rulings?

NY (New York) rulings are classification decisions issued by CBP's National Commodity Specialist Division and address how specific goods should be classified under the HTS. HQ (Headquarters) rulings are binding decisions from CBP Headquarters that cover classification, valuation, and country of origin, and carry greater legal weight. There are also W rulings for USMCA/NAFTA origin determinations and H rulings for internal advice from field offices.

How are tariff classification rulings used?

Importers, customs brokers, and trade attorneys cite CBP rulings to support their classification positions when entering goods into the United States. Rulings provide binding precedent for the specific transaction and persuasive precedent for similar goods, helping establish the correct HTS code, duty rate, and eligibility for preferential trade programs.

CBP Rulings Search

Search 220,000+ classification decisions from the CBP CROSS (Customs Rulings Online Search System) database. Rulings explain how CBP classifies goods under the Harmonized Tariff Schedule, providing binding precedent for importers, customs brokers, and trade compliance teams.

9,793 rulings found for “Mexico”

N284256Country of Origin; Classificationny

The country of origin and classification of multilayer wood flooring panels

4412.99.5105

N286714Classification; Country of Origin/Marking; Trade Programsny

The country of origin and classification of plywood blanks

4412.32.5700

N289995Classification; Trade Programsny

The classification of, and applicability of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to, paper muffin cups

4823.90.6700

G85800Country of Originny

Country of Origin determination for women’s knit pajamas; 19 CFR 102.21(c)(4); most important assembly or manufacturing process.

I81080Classificationny

The tariff classification and status under the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), of various orange juice concentrates from Canada; Article 509

2009.11.00402009.11.0060

I88758MARKINGny

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN MARKING OF IMPORTED JUICES; ARTICLE 509

I88997MARKINGny

TARIFF CLASSIFICATION OF AND COUNTRY OF ORIGIN MARKING FOR IMPORTED FIRST-AID KITS; ARTICLE 509

K88556Classificationny

Classification and country of origin determination for men’s woven shirts; 19 CFR 102.21(c)(2); tariff shift; African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), subheading 9819.11.21, HTSUSA

K88557Classificationny

Classification and country of origin determination for men’s woven shirts; 19 CFR 102.21(c)(2); tariff shift; African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), subheading 9819.11.21, HTSUSA

K88558Classificationny

Classification and country of origin determination for men’s woven shirts; 19 CFR 102.21(c)(2); tariff shift; African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), subheading 9819.11.21, HTSUSA

K88559Classificationny

Classification and country of origin determination for men’s woven shirts; 19 CFR 102.21(c)(2); tariff shift; African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), subheading 9819.11.21, HTSUSA

L81118Classificationny